1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Cudahy, WI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Cudahy, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,386 and +31% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Cudahy
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Cudahy
Compare Cudahy's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $740 |
| 3 | Oshkosh | $760 |
| 4 | Stevens Point | $760 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $770 |
| 6 | Weston | $800 |
| 7 | Menomonie | $802 |
| 8 | Wausau | $805 |
| 9 | Menasha | $810 |
| 10 | Appleton | $823 |
| 11 | Superior | $830 |
| 12 | Green Bay | $840 |
| 13 | Beloit | $850 |
| 14 | Watertown | $850 |
| 15 | La Crosse | $860 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | $1,590 |
| 2 | Verona | $1,450 |
| 3 | Hudson | $1,420 |
| 4 | Madison | $1,354 |
| 5 | Oak Creek | $1,350 |
| 6 | Shorewood | $1,290 |
| 7 | Middleton | $1,290 |
| 8 | Sun Prairie | $1,280 |
| 9 | Menomonee Falls | $1,280 |
| 10 | Franklin | $1,270 |
| 11 | De Forest | $1,240 |
| 12 | Germantown | $1,230 |
| 13 | Fitchburg | $1,227 |
| 14 | River Falls | $1,200 |
| 15 | New Richmond | $1,200 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Cudahy.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Cudahy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis, WI | 1.6 mi | $890 | $-70 (-7%) |
| South Milwaukee, WI | 2.7 mi | $1,010 | +$50 (+5%) |
| Oak Creek, WI | 5.6 mi | $1,350 | +$390 (+41%) |
| Greenfield, WI | 8.3 mi | $1,043 | +$83 (+9%) |
| Milwaukee, WI | 10.6 mi | $1,033 | +$73 (+8%) |
| Franklin, WI | 11.4 mi | $1,270 | +$310 (+32%) |
| Whitefish Bay, WI | 12 mi | $1,186 | +$226 (+24%) |
| Glendale, WI | 12.9 mi | $964 | +$4 (0%) |
| Wauwatosa, WI | 13 mi | $1,165 | +$205 (+21%) |
| Mount Pleasant, WI | 14.9 mi | $870 | $-90 (-9%) |
| Racine, WI | 16 mi | $903 | $-57 (-6%) |
| Brown Deer, WI | 17.3 mi | $1,124 | +$164 (+17%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Cudahy — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Cudahy?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Cudahy, Wisconsin is $960 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,386.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Cudahy?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $38,400 ($3,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cudahy expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Cudahy's 1-bedroom median of $960 is +31% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cudahy rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 1-bedroom data, Cudahy ranks #31 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Cudahy?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Saint Francis ($890), Mount Pleasant ($870), Racine ($903).